Learn the history of your Mountain Lakes home. Peruse original maps of the town. See how Herbert Hapgood advertised his planned residential community in his early brochures. All this, plus plenty of historical items will be on sale at the Historic Preservation Committee Open House on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Open House, which will be held in the downstairs meeting room at the library, will also open the door to the HPC archives, allowing residents the opportunity to see the climate controlled room that houses the borough’s cache of historic photos and documents. Many of these items will be on display. And borough archivist Rob Infante will be on hand to help homeowners delve into the history of their home, perhaps by reading Hapgood’s original work orders or learning the names of previous owners. During the Open House, orders for high-quality copies (photo or digital) of original house photos can be placed. And orders for Hapgood and Belhall plaques will be taken, with a special Open House price of $200 in effect. That’s $50 off the normal price. In addition, there will be note cards, audio walking tour CDs, a limited quantity of original Mountain Lakes maps from the 1940s and a small quantity of Centennial items for sale. The HPC preservation shed on Tower Hill will also be open on Sat., Nov. 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. HPC members will be available to help you browse through the salvaged Hapgood and Belhall parts for your renovation projects. Note: salvage items are available only to Hapgood and Belhall owners.... continue reading.

Monthly Committee meetings on Mtn. Lakes Affordable Housing obligation and plan. Committee Goals: Assist the Borough Planner, Attorney and Borough Council in updating and implementation of the Borough’s Affordable Housing Plan. Identify and prioritize realistic opportunities for affordable housing Suggest possible funding sources to accomplish affordable housing opportunities Regularly communicate with the Borough Council on the Activities of the committee Provide education and information to the public on affordable housing matters. ... continue reading.

Learn the history of your Mountain Lakes home. Peruse original maps of the town. See how Herbert Hapgood advertised his planned residential community in his early brochures. All this, plus plenty of historical items will be on sale at the Historic Preservation Committee Open House on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Open House, which will be held in the downstairs meeting room at the library, will also open the door to the HPC archives, allowing residents the opportunity to see the climate controlled room that houses the borough’s cache of historic photos and documents. Many of these items will be on display. And borough archivist Rob Infante will be on hand to help homeowners delve into the history of their home, perhaps by reading Hapgood’s original work orders or learning the names of previous owners. During the Open House, orders for high-quality copies (photo or digital) of original house photos can be placed. And orders for Hapgood and Belhall plaques will be taken, with a special Open House price of $200 in effect. That’s $50 off the normal price. In addition, there will be note cards, audio walking tour CDs, a limited quantity of original Mountain Lakes maps from the 1940s and a small quantity of Centennial items for sale. The HPC preservation shed on Tower Hill will also be open on Sat., Nov. 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. HPC members will be available to help you browse through the salvaged Hapgood and Belhall parts for your renovation projects. Note: salvage items are available only to Hapgood and Belhall owners.... continue reading.

Monthly Committee meetings on Mtn. Lakes Affordable Housing obligation and plan. Committee Goals: Assist the Borough Planner, Attorney and Borough Council in updating and implementation of the Borough’s Affordable Housing Plan. Identify and prioritize realistic opportunities for affordable housing Suggest possible funding sources to accomplish affordable housing opportunities Regularly communicate with the Borough Council on the Activities of the committee Provide education and information to the public on affordable housing matters. ... continue reading.

About

Mountain Lakes is located in north-central New Jersey where the rolling hills of the New Jersey's Piedmont region meet the rocky outcroppings of the Highlands.

Our History

In 1910, Mountain Lakes was a rural woodland owned by a few families with names such as Righter, Grimes, Ball and Van Duyne. In the space of ten years, however, the entire face of Mountain Lakes changed from a wilderness of Dutch and English properties to a planned suburban community. Learn More